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In this large, randomized, double-blind, international clinical trial, investigators sought to evaluate the effect of reviparin (a LMWH similar to enoxaparin) on mortality, reinfarction, recurrent ischemia, stroke, and bleeding at seven and 30 days after STEMI.
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Researchers reviewed the management of 60 episodes of spinal epidural abscess in 57 patients seen during a 14-year period ending in 2002.
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This commentary will look at the differential diagnoses of boils, furuncles, and skin infections and the pitfalls of ignoring the presence of truly prevalent conditions.
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This study from three hospitals in the Chicago area measured chest compression rates during in-hospital cardiac arrests to determine
compliance with published international CPR guidelines (100 compressions per minute are recommended).
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The purpose of this study was to compare the proficiency of emergency physicians in the performance of Seldinger and surgical approaches to cricothyroidotomy using a human cadaver model.
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The electrocardiogram and rhythm strip in the figure were obtained from an elderly woman admitted for an acute stroke. Her neurologic deficit was not progressing, and she was clinically stable at the time of admission to the hospital. There was no history of smoking. The computer interpreted her rhythm as atrial fibrillation. Do you agree? Should the patient be anticoagulated?
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If your case management department isnt replacing paper records with electronic technology, its likely to become more difficult to find the information you need to cut down on avoidable days and denials, track outcomes information, and demonstrate the value of case management to your hospitals administration team.
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When you choose an information system for your case management department, make sure it will meet your future needs, as well as your current needs, advises Vicky Mahn-DiNicola,RN, MS, CPHQ, vice president for clinical design support services at ACS Healthcare Solutions, Midas+ with headquarters in Tucson, AZ.
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A program that places nurse case managers in all admissions areas of the hospital has helped Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA, cut down on inappropriate admissions and transfers and improve patient flow.
